# 46 C.F.R. § 565.6 (2026): Level of rates and charges generally

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_6

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 565.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** Level of rates and charges generally
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 565: CONTROLLED CARRIERS / § 565.6: § 565.6   Level of rates and charges generally.

## Text

No controlled carrier may maintain or enforce rates or charges in its tariffs or service contracts that are below a level that is just and reasonable. No controlled carrier may establish or maintain unjust or unreasonable classifications, rules, or regulations in its tariffs or service contracts. An unjust or unreasonable classification, rule or regulation means one that results or is likely to result in the carriage or handling of cargo at rates or charges that are below a just and reasonable level.
See
§ 565.9(a)(2) (Rate standards).

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 565.1 (2026) § 565.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.2 (2026) § 565.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.3 (2026) § 565.3   Classification as controlled carrier.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.4 (2026) § 565.4   Notification to Commission of change in control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.5 (2026) § 565.5   Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.6 (2026) § 565.6   Level of rates and charges generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_6.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.7 (2026) § 565.7   Effective dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.8 (2026) § 565.8   Special permission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_8.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.9 (2026) § 565.9   Commission review, suspension and prohibition of rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.10 (2026) § 565.10   Suspension procedures, period of suspension, and replacement rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_10.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.11 (2026) § 565.11   Presidential review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.12 (2026) § 565.12   Stay, postponement, discontinuance or suspension of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_12.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 565.13 (2026) § 565.13   OMB control number assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P565_S565_13.md)

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